i am using php to upload flv files in server and it works well. a

ll that i need is to show loading indicator that shows the user the status of the uploaded file now

( like the download indicator in any program that shows for example: downloaded : 80% ).

i want to show the same idea but in uplaodng file

(uploaded : 1% , 20% ........ , 100% --> uplaod completed).

any idea??

upload progress bar

You can do it using JavaScript, example JQuery.

If my memory serves me correctly it is along the lines of using an IFrame with JQuery and you can achieve your desired result.

You wont be able to do it with PHP on its own.

You can either use java applets or flash
there is a free flash code called uploadify
http://www.uploadify.com/demo/

Since php 5.2 it is possible to track upload progress via php native mechanisms
http://php.net/manual/en/features.file-upload.php#71564

Originally Posted by mtishetsky

Since php 5.2 it is possible to track upload progress via php native mechanisms
http://php.net/manual/en/features.file-upload.php#71564

ooo thanks, didnt know that existed, however it seems like a "choopy" system relying on page refreshes (since PHP isnt clientside). You would still be looking at javascript/ajax implimentation to get the desired loading bar effect.

Originally Posted by Phunk Rabbit

ooo thanks, didnt know that existed, however it seems like a "choopy" system relying on page refreshes (since PHP isnt clientside). You would still be looking at javascript/ajax implimentation to get the desired loading bar effect.

I did it this weekend, on www.PutFile2.com.

I used pecl-uploadprogress for PHP (which is very easy to install), and then javascript to update the progress bar (you don't need page reloads). I have the refresh rate set at about 2 seconds, as I don't want a million hits on the server, but you can reduce the timing to make it smooth.

hth

I've used the PECL method before it's pretty nice.. but I will say this.. It's a pain in the neck but I like that it's a PHP option in PECL and written in C++ (or C not sure).

It's pretty quick and you'll eliminate the need for the user to have flash..

Right now, Facebook and Youtube have went to Java applets.. I'm excited to see them come back haha, but that's my new "preference" on all of the sites that need it....